Another ETF Triple Crown? Plus a Global Bull Market and More
Aug 20, 2026 · 21m
Summary
Joel Weber and guest Ethan Seragaddis discuss five major ETF trends, including a potential back-to-back "triple crown" of record flows, volume, and launches. They explore the global spread of the bull market, Goldman Sachs' aggressive M&A strategy to catch up in the sector, and intensifying competition for flagship indexes like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100. The episode concludes with a look at Greece’s surprising economic and market recovery.
Topics discussed
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Welcome to Billions: Guest Ethan Cerfegas and episode overview
ETF Triple Crown: Record flows, launches, and volume
Global Bull Market: International ETFs and diversification trends
M&A in ETFs: Goldman Sachs acquisitions and industry consolidation
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Flagship Index Battle: SPY vs VOO and QQQ competition
Greece's Comeback: Economic recovery and ETF performance
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